by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FHSU as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #285 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 285 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The physical sciences area of study at FHSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Physics | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,980 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FHSU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,438 in student loans. This is above $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 6 |
